Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday with focus on the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision later in the day.
The RBA is expected to hold its cash rate steady at 3.6%, according to a Reuters poll, as high inflation has restricted its ability to loosen monetary policy.
"The Reserve Bank of Australia's policy meeting on Tuesday is the key event in the Asia-Pacific region," said Shier Lee Lim, lead FX and macro strategist of APAC in Convera.
"Any shift in tone or forward guidance could move AUD crosses, especially after recent volatility in building approvals, with August expected to show a 2.8% rise following July's 8.2% drop," she added.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.1%. Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.17%, while the Topix lost 0.21%. South Korea's Kospi added 0.27%, while the Kosdaq advanced 0.18%.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were at 26,735, higher than the HSI's last close of 26,622.88.
Source: CNBC
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